Piemonte Barbera DOC

Vintage: 2010
Vine: 100%  Barbera
Alcoholic strength: 13,5% vol
Total acidity:  5,8 g/l
Extract: 27g/l
Aging: none

Vineyard: “ROLEI”, covers an area of 2,0 ha, 290 metres  a.s.l,  with sun exposure at south-west.
Production per ha: 90 quintals
Soil: Clayey limestone
Cultivation method: Planted and grown in rows, Guyot method of pruning, 80 cm distance between the plants, 2,5 metres between each row, density of 5000 vines/ha.
Harvest: manual
Vinification: Fermentation occurs in vitrified cement vats with controlled temperature and lengthy maceration of the wine’s solid parts ( skins and twigs).Total absence of filtrations until bottling.

Colour: Ruby red with purple reflections
Bouquet: Winy and fruity, faint traces of cherry and redcurrent.
Flavour: Smooth and well-balanced, pleasantly acidic with a good after-taste.

Best accompanied by: a wine that can be drunk through out the whole meal, ideal with Piedmontese  starters, first courses and white meats. Serve at 16° - 18° in medium sized wine glasses.